off to a bad start
off to a bad start
Starting (something) in a poor, unfavorable, or disadvantageous fashion. You're off to a bad start so far, Jim. You'll need to start improving in a hurry if you want to keep your job here. With a 10-point deficit in the first two minutes of play, things are off to a bad start for the home team.
See also: bad, off, start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- Anytime you are ready
- anytime you're ready
- spread (one's) wings
- spread your wings
- a head start
- head start
- start off on the right foot
- start off on the right foot, to
- start off
- clean slate